Research Department: Spatial Capital
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| 2026 | 2026: Configurations of Industrial Symbiosis: Categorising by-product exchanges by geographic proximity, industry diversity, and network size Citation: Angstmann, M. & Gärtner, S. (2026): Configurations of Industrial Symbiosis: Categorising by-product exchanges by geographic proximity, industry diversity, and network size. European Urban and Regional Studies, 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1177/09697764261455320 | Document type: Journal article | Links / Downloads: |
| 2026 | 2026: From Regional Cohesion and Structural Policy to Just Transition and Transformative Change? A growing Lack of Conceptual Clarity Citation: Terstriep, J. & Gärtner, S. (2026): From Regional Cohesion and Structural Policy to Just Transition and Transformative Change? A growing Lack of Conceptual Clarity. In Terstriep, J. & Gärtner, S. (eds.), Wealth and the ecological transformation (21-54). Bielefeld: transcript Verlag. https://doi.org/10.14361/9783839424506 | Document type: Article in | Links / Downloads: |
| 2026 | 2026: Introduction - Navigating the Wealth-Ecology Nexus Citation: Pühmeyer, B., Seiffert, I., Terstriep, J. & Gärtner, S. (2026): Introduction - Navigating the Wealth-Ecology Nexus. In Terstriep, J. & Gärtner, S. (eds.), Wealth and the ecological transformation (7-17). Bielefeld: transcript Verlag. https://doi.org/10.14361/9783839424506 | Document type: Article in | Links / Downloads: |
| 2026 | 2026: Knowledge-based regional development by university and regional entrepreneurial ecosystems. Permeability, boundaries and complementarities Citation: Butzin, A., Flögel, F., Meyer, K. & Rabadjieva, M. (2026): Knowledge-based regional development by university and regional entrepreneurial ecosystems. Permeability, boundaries and complementarities. IAT discussion paper, 2026 (01). Gelsenkirchen: Institute for Work and Technology, Westphalian University of Applied Sciences. https://doi.org/10.53190/dp/202601This paper discusses the interplay between university entrepreneurial ecosystems (UEE) and regional entrepreneurial ecosystems (REE) in knowledge-based regional development, focusing on their permeability, boundaries, and complementarities. Using qualitative data from 176 events attended by startups from UEE and REE in the German Ruhr region, the research reveals an asymmetric permeability: UEE startups frequently engage with REE events to access market knowledge and managerial skills, while REE startups rarely participate in UEE activities beyond recruiting graduates. Both ecosystems deliver similar types of entrepreneurial knowledge, such as managerial and funding insights, but differ in their emphasis. UEEs focus more on market insights linked to technology commercialisation, whereas REEs emphasise marketing knowledge reflecting closer market proximity. The findings highlight the REE’s nurturing role by providing practical support and market access for the UEE startups. The study suggests fostering greater inclusivity of UEEs to benefit a broader range of founders and recommends hybrid event formats combining UEE and REE resources to enhance regional innovation dynamics. university entrepreneurial ecosystems, regional development, knowledge transfer, entrepreneurial ecosystems | Document type: Internet document | Links / Downloads: |
| 2026 | 2026: Regional banks and industrial employment - findings from a comparison of European countries Citation: Flögel, F., Gärtner, S. & Ioannou, S. (2026): Regional banks and industrial employment - findings from a comparison of European countries. European Planning Studies. https://doi.org/10.1080/09654313.2026.2684546 | Document type: Journal article | Links / Downloads: |
| 2026 | 2026: Resisting Industrial Displacement and Gentrification: Insights from Germany Citation: Baumgart, S., Gärtner, S., Hoffschroer, H., Meyer, K., Schoppengerd, J., Sievers, L., Sofker-Rienits, A. & Wiese von Ofen, I. (2026): Resisting Industrial Displacement and Gentrification: Insights from Germany. In Grodach, C. & Ferm, J., Planning the Productive City. Rethinking Urban Industrial Spaces (105-117). : Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003599708 | Document type: Article in | Links / Downloads: |
| 2026 | 2026: Wealth and the ecological transformation Citation: Terstriep, J. & Gärtner, S. (eds.) (2026): Wealth and the ecological transformation. Bielefeld: transcript Verlag. https://doi.org/10.14361/9783839424506 | Document type: Book collection | Links / Downloads: |
| 2025 | 2025: Beyond start-up formation: Effects of entrepreneurial ecosystem support activities for developing lagging regions Citation: Flögel, F., Letonja, M., Meyer, K., Rabadjieva, M., Vilman, Z., Zhekova, R., Zlateva, M. & Butzin, A. (2025): Beyond start-up formation: Effects of entrepreneurial ecosystem support activities for developing lagging regions. Local Economy: The Journal of the Local Economy Policy Unit, 2025, 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1177/02690942241311805 | Document type: Journal article | Links / Downloads: |
| 2025 | 2025: Exploring the Potential of Urban Manufacturer's Waste Heat for the Residential Heating Transition in Germany. A Spatial Analysis Acros Four Federal States Citation: Angstmann, M., Meyer, K. & Gärtner, S. (2025): Exploring the Potential of Urban Manufacturer's Waste Heat for the Residential Heating Transition in Germany. A Spatial Analysis Acros Four Federal States. IAT discussion paper, 2025 (03). Gelsenkirchen: Institute for Work and Technology, Westphalian University of Applied Sciences. https://doi.org/10.53190/dp/202503 | Document type: Internet document | Links / Downloads: |
| 2025 | 2025: From Waste to Value? Valuation and Materiality in Geographies of Industrial By-product Use Citation: Angstmann, M. (2025): From Waste to Value? Valuation and Materiality in Geographies of Industrial By-product Use. Progress in Economic Geography, 3 (1), 100034. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.peg.2024.100034 | Document type: Journal article | Links / Downloads: |
| 2025 | 2025: Harnessing Societal Innovativeness for Transformative Regional Development Citation: Terstriep, A. & Angstmann, M. (2025): Harnessing Societal Innovativeness for Transformative Regional Development. IAT discussion paper, 2025 (02). Gelsenkirchen: Institute for Work and Technology, Westphalian University of Applied Sciences. https://doi.org/10.53190/dp/202502 | Document type: Internet document | Links / Downloads: |
| 2025 | 2025: Integrating Manufacturing: Strategies and Legal Approaches Dealing With Noise Conflicts in German Urban Planning Citation: Meyer, K., Sievers, L., Gärtner, S., Schoppengerd, J. & Söfker-Rieniets, A. (2025): Integrating Manufacturing: Strategies and Legal Approaches Dealing With Noise Conflicts in German Urban Planning. Urban Planning, 10, 1-23. https://doi.org/10.17645/up.9991 | Document type: Journal article | Links / Downloads: |
| 2025 | 2025: Planning for Locally Embedded Economies in the Productive City Citation: Suwala, L., Kitzmann, R., Henn, S. & Gärtner, S. (2025): Planning for Locally Embedded Economies in the Productive City. Urban Planning, 10, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.17645/up.11868 | Document type: Journal article | Links / Downloads: |
| 2025 | 2025: Reviewing Environmental Benefits of Urban Manufacturing: Arguments and Evidence fro Carbon, Resource, and Space Efficiency Citation: Angstmann, M., Meyer, K., Gärtner, S. & Stratmann, L. (2025): Reviewing Environmental Benefits of Urban Manufacturing: Arguments and Evidence fro Carbon, Resource, and Space Efficiency. Urban Planning, 10, 1-31. https://doi.org/10.17645/up.10039 | Document type: Journal article | Links / Downloads: |
| 2024 | 2024: Ecosys4you partnership (2024): A Shortlist of Education and Support Activities. Deliverable 1.3 of the project Ecosys4you - Engaging Entrepreneurial Ecosystems for the Youth, funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme Citation: Butzin, A., Flögel, F., Meyer, K. & Rabadjieva, M. (IAT-WH GE) (2024): Ecosys4you partnership (2024): A Shortlist of Education and Support Activities. Deliverable 1.3 of the project Ecosys4you - Engaging Entrepreneurial Ecosystems for the Youth, funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme. , 2024 (D1.3), 1-18. Gelsenkirchen: Institut Arbeit und Technik. | Document type: Report | Links / Downloads: |
| 2024 | 2024: Entrepreneurial Ecosystems & Startups in Ecosys4you. Potential and Venture Biographies' Analysis. Deliverable 1.2 of the project Ecosys4you - Engaging Entrepreneurial Ecosystems for the Youth, funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme. Citation: Butzin, A., Flögel, F., Meyer, K. & Rabadjieva, M. (eds.) (2024): Entrepreneurial Ecosystems & Startups in Ecosys4you. Potential and Venture Biographies' Analysis. Deliverable 1.2 of the project Ecosys4you - Engaging Entrepreneurial Ecosystems for the Youth, funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme. Gelsenkirchen: Institute for Work and Technology, Westphalian University of Applied Sciences. | Document type: Report | Links / Downloads: |
| 2024 | 2024: Globally responsible urban and economic development: Municipal Approaches to Circular Economy Citation: Gangnus, D. & Meyer, K. (2024): Globally responsible urban and economic development: Municipal Approaches to Circular Economy. Forschung Aktuell, 2024 (09). Gelsenkirchen: Institut Arbeit und Technik, Westfälische Hochschule Gelsenkirchen Bocholt Recklinghausen. https://doi.org/10.53190/fa/202409en | Document type: Internet document | Links / Downloads: |
| 2024 | 2024: Heterogeneity of urban manufacturing – a statistical analysis of manufacturing companies in three German cities Citation: Meyer, K. & Schonlau, M. (2024): Heterogeneity of urban manufacturing – a statistical analysis of manufacturing companies in three German cities. European Planning Studies. https://doi.org/10.1080/09654313.2024.2337305 | Document type: Journal article | Links / Downloads: |
| 2024 | 2024: Potential and Venture's Biographies Analysis. Deliverable 1.2 of the project Ecosys4you - Engaging Entrepreneurial Ecosystems for the Youth, funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme Citation: Butzin, A., Flögel, F., Meyer, K. & Rabadjieva, M. (IAT-WH GE) (2024): Potential and Venture's Biographies Analysis. Deliverable 1.2 of the project Ecosys4you - Engaging Entrepreneurial Ecosystems for the Youth, funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme. , 2024 (D1.2). Gelsenkirchen: Institut Arbeit und Technik. | Document type: Report | Links / Downloads: |
| 2024 | 2024: Regional banks and economic resilience: the impact of the global financial crisis and COVID-19 on countries with decentralised and centralised banking systems Citation: Flögel, F. & Hejnova, T. (2024): Regional banks and economic resilience: the impact of the global financial crisis and COVID-19 on countries with decentralised and centralised banking systems. Finance and Space, 1 (1), 460-488. https://doi.org/10.1080/2833115X.2024.2418860 | Document type: Journal article | Links / Downloads: |
| 2023 | 2023: High-tech development for "left behind" places: lessons-learnt from the Ruhr cybersecurity ecosystem Citation: Butzin, A. & Flögel, F. (2023): High-tech development for "left behind" places: lessons-learnt from the Ruhr cybersecurity ecosystem. Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society, 17 (2), 307-322. https://doi.org/10.1093/cjres/rsad041 | Document type: Journal article | Links / Downloads: |
| 2023 | 2023: Injecting climate finance into SME lending in Germany: Opportunities for and limitations of regional savings and cooperative Banks Citation: Flögel, F. (2023): Injecting climate finance into SME lending in Germany: Opportunities for and limitations of regional savings and cooperative Banks. ZFW – Advances in Economic Geography, 2023, 13. https://doi.org/10.1515/zfw-2022-0011 | Document type: Journal article | Links / Downloads: |
| 2023 | 2023: Next Generation Small Urban Manufacturing: Apprentices' Perspective on Location Factors, Mixed-Use, and Shared Spaces Citation: Meyer, K. (2023): Next Generation Small Urban Manufacturing: Apprentices' Perspective on Location Factors, Mixed-Use, and Shared Spaces. Urban Planning, 8 (4). https://doi.org/10.17645/up.v8i4.7040 | Document type: Journal article | Links / Downloads: |
| 2022 | 2022: Analysis of the historical structural change in the German hard coal mining Ruhr area Citation: Dahlbeck, E., Gärtner, S., Best, B., Kurwan, J., Wehnert, T. & Beutel, J. (2022): Analysis of the historical structural change in the German hard coal mining Ruhr area (case study). CLIMATE CHANGE, 2021 (30). | Document type: Report | Links / Downloads: |
| 2022 | 2022: Handbook on urban production: Potentials, pathways, measures Citation: Bathen, A., Bunse, J., Gärtner, S., Meyer, K., Lindner, A., Schambelon, S., Schonlau, M. & Westhoff, S. (2022): Handbook on urban production: Potentials, pathways, measures ([Translation-Editors: Castro, A., Panitz, N. & Wascher, E. by T-Factor project] ). Bochum: UrbaneProduktion.Ruhr. | Document type: Report | Links / Downloads: |